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Air Canada Centre, Toronto - November 14, 2008
TORONTO - It seems strange that with a string of country staples that have saturated country radio for nearly two decades, Alan Jackson feels the need to perform portions of his hits.
Jam! Showbiz |
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Morrison praises reading program
NEW HAVEN — Acclaimed author Toni Morrison drew a record-breaking number of guests Friday to the annual luncheon of Read to Grow, a statewide, nonprofit literacy organization.
New Haven Register |
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Rockettes kick-step tour into 18 arenas
CINCINNATI – The Rockettes – the world-famous precision dance troupe that has entertained audiences at New York’s Radio City Music Hall for 76 years – are bringing their flashy high kicks and precision tapping to arenas for the first time. Photo caption: The Radio City Rockettes rehearse a routine in Cincinnati for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a 60-day tour that will include 18 ...
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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South Africa pays tribute to `Mama Africa’ Makeba
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 (3:06 a.m.) A trumpet wailed and poetry soared Saturday as South Africans remembered "Mama Africa," Miriam Makeba, for her music and her commitment to human rights.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Coldplay inspires crowd to sing along with four-album overview
The biggest post-'90s band from Britain that doesn't give away its music came to the Sprint Center on Thursday. And a large crowd was on hand with a loud, long and warm greeting.
The Kansas City Star |
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You know you’re a redneck if ...
You know you’re a redneck if ... You get married on Country Music Television
Ottumwa Courier |
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Makeba's music changed the world: Jordan
Miriam Makeba has been praised as a music heroine who changed the world through her music. Arts and Culture Minister Pallo Jordan says Mama Africa, despite the glamour that came with her success, remained humble. He was speaking at her memorial service at The Dome in Johannesburg.
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Marines host free concert for kids
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific and BAE Systems, a worldwide partner of the USO, will present a free concert, "Na Mele o na Keiki" or "Music for the Children," at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Honolulu Advertiser |
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South Africa pays tribute to `Mama Africa' Makeba
(By DONNA BRYSON, Associated Press Writer) A trumpet wailed and poetry soared Saturday as South Africans remembered "Mama Africa," Miriam Makeba, for her music and her commitment to human rights. The memorial service after Makeba's death Monday at the age of 76 followed two days of national mourning, with flags at half staff and books of condolences at the presidency and parliament - honors due ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Play Me a Rock and Roll Song - Valdy
Sandpiper Productions proudly presents Canadian Folk Legend, Valdy 8 p.m...
The Advance |
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Dateline Wharton
Plaza Live presents Texas songwriters Cody Hughes Davidson and Zach Huckabee tonight at the Plaza Theatre on the Square. The box office opens at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www.whartonplazatheatre. org or at the door.
Wharton Journal-Spectator |
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North Coastal FYI
The California Foundation for International Global Arts will present a concert at 3:15 p.m. tomorrow, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Features Cherylyn Larson, soprano; Kathleen O'Brien, mezzo-soprano; Tom Oberjat, tenor; David Marshman, baritone; and Janie Prim, piano.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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North Inland FYI
The Poway Community Symphony Orchestra will dedicate its fall concert to composers Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway. Donations accepted.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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South Africa pays tribute to `Mama Africa' Makeba
A trumpet wailed and poetry soared Saturday as South Africans remembered "Mama Africa," Miriam Makeba, for her music and her commitment to human rights. The memorial service after Makeba's death Monday at the age of 76 followed two days of national mourning, with flags at half staff and books of condolences at the presidency and parliament - honors due a woman seen as an ambassador for the best ...
The State |
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Brushes with fame: Johnny Cash
'Man in Black' brightens day I grew up in Billings. When I was in high school, I loved rock and roll and especially Elvis. ...
Billings Gazette |
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A Snapdata's Snapshots Analysis of the UK's Music Albums Market - Providing an Analysis of Market Segmentation, Size ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Music Albums 2008" report to their offering.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Dubai International Film Festival announces its lineup of films for 'Cultural Bridge' segment
The Dubai International Film Festival today announced its lineup of films for the iconic 'Cultural Bridge' programming segment, which epitomizes the festival's credo 'Building Bridges, Meeting Minds.'
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Mama Africa remembered at emotional farewell in Johannesburg
Johannesburg - Around 1,000 people gathered in northern Johannesburg on Saturday to pay their respects to Miriam Makeba, South Africa's iconic songstress and anti-apartheid activist, who died six days ago in Italy. Arts and Culture Minister Pallo Jor...
EARTHtimes.org |
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Review : The Cosmos Rocks
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Queen is one of the most influential bands in rock history. It’s famous for its electric ‘live’ performances fronted by the supercharged Freddie Mercury and its incredible fusion of vocal harmonies with raw rock.
Hindustan Times |
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She says
Taylor Swift has made a name for herself in the music biz, but she still looks back fondly at her achievements in highschool biology class.
Toronto Sun |
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Symposium dissects city's 1970s racial legacy
Were the disturbances that rocked Asbury Park for four nights in July 1970 caused by an unruly and possibly criminal mob, or were they a revolt waged by freedom fighters seeking equality in jobs, education, housing and government?
Asbury Park Press |
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Boosters rocket East band to the top
Process over product - it's a simple philosophy. Though the Bellevue East Marching Band swept just about every competition it entered this year, the belief that effort, class and dedication matter far more than awards is what Band Director Ron Hardin emphasized most of all.
Papillion Times |
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Fish Griwkowsky
The centre of Ian Tyson's new recording occurs, in typically maverick fashion, in its first song. Telling the tale of a pack of wolves and especially a male and a female, the country singer follows their lives from Alberta to Wyoming, fighting with other packs, searching for food and bearing young.
EdmontonSun.com |
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Nikki Yanofsky, just 14, is already a superstar working with some of music's biggest names
When Celine Dion was around 14 years old, she won the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival, setting the stage for what would be one of the more successful careers in recent memory.
EdmontonSun.com |
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